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DUTY COUNSEL [2 records]

Record 1 2017-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Legal Profession: Organization
  • Courts
CONT

Under the Ontario [LEGAL AID] plan, duty counsel are appointed to interview persons in custody or who are summoned to appear on a criminal charge, prior to their appearance before a magistrate and who wish legal aid. The primary function of duty counsel is to advise the defendant with respect to his legal rights, to advise him as to the elements of the offence with which he is charged, and to represent him on an application for bail or an adjournment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organisation de la profession (Droit)
  • Tribunaux
DEF

Avocat qui, au nom de l'Aide juridique, se met à la disposition des justiciables au Palais de Justice et qui peut leur rendre des services d'urgence, préliminaires ou temporaires.

Spanish

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Record 2 2004-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Legal Profession: Organization
  • Citizenship and Immigration
OBS

Terminology used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organisation de la profession (Droit)
  • Citoyenneté et immigration
OBS

Terminologie employée par Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada et la Commission de l'immigration et du statut de réfugié (CISR).

Spanish

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